Naturally Nourished

What is quantum? What do photons have to do with your energy production? How does the lighting you are using impact your mitochondria? Is grounding real and does it have a measurable impact on the human body?

In this guest episode of The Naturally Nourished Podcast, Ali Miller RD interviews guest Ethan Okunas, registered dietitian and author of Quantum Nutrition and Quantum Weight Loss. Things get nerdy quick as he shares how ATP is made, the role of electrons, and what fourth phase water is. Learn why deuterium levels may matter in your foods and h...

Is your smart watch messing with or enhancing your wellness? Do you need to toss your electrolyte pouch? Is your high protein breakfast messing with your metabolism? Do you feel intuitive in your eating or bound to food rules? 

Join Ali Miller RD in the October edition of Ask Me Anything where she answers all these questions and more! You will also learn about sauna vs. cold plunge mechanisms and concerns, natural approaches for A. Fib and supplement support, and Fall Favorite recipes. Ali also covers the real risks of raw milk and how to pr...

Do you know your vitamin D status? Are you supplementing with Vitamin D3 and K2 but not with magnesium? Have you been dealing with fatigue and mood concerns or memory decline? Are you always catching some kind of infection? 

Join Ali Miller RD as she discusses how our body makes vitamin D, causes and symptoms of deficiency, food-as-medicine sources, and the best way to assess our vitamin D status. She covers up to date research on vitamin D supplementation influencing hormones, mental health, immune, and cardiovascular health. Learn about the industry standards and bioavailability of vi...

Are you concerned about your breast health? Are you are estrogen dominant or have hormone imbalance? Do you want to stay proactive in breast cancer prevention? Are you looking to support breast cancer treatment with natural medicine?

This episode is for you, Ali Miller RD, discusses the hormone influence on breast tissue and breast cancer. She unpacks the three types of estrogen, the role of the liver and various metabolic pathways of estrogen clearance and how this impacts whole body health and cancer risk. Learn about herbs, foods, and supplements that influence estrogen metabolism and s...

How can I raise my ferritin levels? Should I worry about the estrogenic effects of Ashwaghanda? What the heck is going on with our beef? Are we all eating cell cultured dairy, eggs, and chicken?

In this September edition of Ask Me Anything, Ali Miller RD hits all your burning questions from whether or not you should supplement with iron for low ferritin, seeking root causes of low iron status, and understanding lab values. She covers the role of stress and gut infection on malabsorption and even touches on the connection of heavy metal toxicity w...

Have you ever used herbs as medicine? Are you curious about how plants work in the body and the various ways that herbs can be consumed? In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, Ali Miller RD interviews Sajah Popham of Evolutionary Herbalism and Natura Sophia Spagyrics. Sajah shares his beautiful perspective on how herbs can cultivate whole person healing as he unpacks their ability to calm to HPA-axis, clarify the mind, open the heart, and aid in connecting you deeper to your true self. 

You will learn about various classifications of herbs and which pl...

Are you feeling like you are losing your mind as you approach menopause, perimenopause, or even in postpartum? Stress, fatigue, emotional dysregulation, brain fog, forgetfulness, adult ADHD…all can be seen as levels of estrogen and progesterone decline in the body. Ali Miller RD, walks you through the symptoms of perimenopause, the role of estrogen receptors on the brain and regions of impact as well as how hormones can influence memory, learning, neurogenesis, and serve as neuroprotective mechanisms to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. 

In this empowering episode you will learn about tools beyond HRT in m...

Can green tea boost your memory? Is the matcha craze worth the hype?  In this episode, Ali Miller RD shares all about L-theanine an amino acid for stress resilience and tolerance with food-as-medicine and supplement support. She shares clinical research studies on the role of L-theanine in mental health and cognitive enhancement as well as physiological stress reduction (lower cortisol and secretory IgA) and improved sleep quality.

Also in this episode, Ali unpacks how nervine and adaptogenic herbs can support stress resilience and tolerance while supporting memory and learning. She shares about the reformulation of Calm and C...

Are you in a real food rut? Do you struggle with meal planning? Are you overwhelmed with reading ingredients? In this lighthearted episode, join Ali Miller RD with guest Corey Dunn of the Modern Ancestral Mamas to get inspired to get back in the kitchen. Corey shares practical advise and mom hacks for making real food a reality. Learn about priorities in nourishing while giving yourself grace and how your real food game may be amplified or greatly simplified based on your season. 

Corey and Ali chat on kitchen essentials for success, meal planning strategy, fa...

What is Beyond Keto? Have you gained benefits from a ketogenic diet such as weight loss, improved mental clarity, or reduced cravings but something just didn’t stick? A ketogenic diet can be very nourishing and diverse but it can also fall into a rut and become a total burnout especially if you don’t have a plan and truly fall off. 

In this episode, Ali MIller RD, shares her exclusive monthly membership program Beyond Keto. She shares what’s included in the monthly membership, what to expect, the next couple of months of focus and chal...

Have you heard all the benefits of a high protein breakfast but you aren’t seeing the results? Would you benefit more from intermittent fasting or a calorie restricted protein snack? Does your body feel food insecure or over-fed? Where are your insulin and leptin levels? Do you have fertility goals? Are you looking to fight a disease? 

In this episode I’m going into the nitty gritty of fasting vs. high protein breakfast which is better for you! You will learn there are some positive health outcomes with both approaches. In order to get result...

Minerals play a key role in nearly every function of your body from structural health, to nervous system regulation, to energy production and beyond this episode unpacks how mineral deficiency can drive whole body imbalance and why so many people are dealing with deficiency. Ali interviews guest Caroline Alan CEO of BEAM Minerals and author or the Mineral Reset to learn more about ancient sources of plant minerals found in soil, humic and fulvic deposits. 

This episode goes deep into how humic and fulvic matter can aid in cellular detoxification, intracellular nutritional balance, and even su...

Are you ready for your child’s back to school health screen? Looking for lunch box inspiration? Are you seeking natural solutions for nervous system regulation for your child? Would you like to ensure your household is ready for cold, flu, viral season and immune resilient?

In this episode Ali Miller RD covers priorities of packing a school lunch and favorite ways to power up with protein and produce. She discusses Stella’s fave Cool Kabobs and how she’s setting her up for success in the new school year. Ali talks about medical freedom and exe...

Get ready to cover a lot of ground with Ali Miller RD. In this August edition of Ask Me Anything, she covers the parasite outbreak, how to prevent a gut infection, considerations of how to reduce risks while living empowered vs. in fear. She answers a listener’s question on low cortisol and whether supplementation is necessary or what the concerns are. You will learn about the ADHD connection to a low white blood cell count is discussed as Ali explains how toxicity and inflammation can deplete antioxidant status and what to do about it. Ali shares what she’s si...

Join Ali Miller RD as she walks through the questions: Is your wellness vanity and ego or honoring God? When does wellness turn into playing God? In this introspective (no right or wrong) episode, you will consider your current wellness routines and commitments and make some strategy on how to make them more source and kingdom focused. She defines “God food”, how the body was perfectly designed, and ways we can honor our creator by supporting the health of our frame.

Explore ways to enhance your health by working with your body vs. overriding its funct...

Join Ali Miller RD for this interview episode with guest Hilda Labrada Gore, Holistic Hilda. Learn about Hilda’s travels around the world and what she’s picked up from ancestral health traditions. She shares about the LOST diet of local, organic, seasonal, traditional foods and the work of Weston A. Price as a source of inspiration. This passion eventually led into a career of hosting the Weston A. Price podcast for 10 years providing more opportunity for learning and world travel. We discuss what has recently inspired her in her trips to various tribes and what she’s applying back h...

In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, I’m releasing my revised Detox protocol in my Summer Detox Masterclass. Tune in to learn about my updated protocol and changes I’ve made to make things less nuanced and more doable! You will hear up to date research on toxicity from industrialized toxins, herbicides, and food additives as well as health concerns and symptoms of toxicity. You will learn about the biochemical pathways of detoxification, the nutrients required, updated fave recipes, and how I now incorporate a protein sparing modified fast for autophagy and enhanced body fat burn! Tune in a...

Get ready to cover a lot of ground with Ali Miller RD. In this July edition of Ask Me Anything, she covers the impact of fasting on adrenal fatigue and how cortisol influences blood sugar. You will learn considerations of fasting windows and pros/cons. Ali covers H. Pylori 101 and how you may be at risk for this infection, how you don’t want to ignore treatment, but that it doesn’t have to be zero to one hundred. There are many options with food-as-medicine and supplement support. Ali gives her take on Botox and explains how facial expression can...

When Ali shut down her Houston clinic and went virtual she was warned she was walking away from a legacy, but instead of slowing down, things kept growing. In this episode Ali talks about food-as-medicine chef collabs, her contract with MD Anderson for a stage 3 breast cancer research study, and moving to Austin in 2017. It was at this time that Ali signed the book deal for The Anti-Anxiety Diet and things really started to take off. Ali shares the importance of listening to your gut and doing an internal inventory as an entrepreneur of where you shine and where...

Have you ever wondered about how Naturally Nourished got started or wanted to learn more about Ali and her background? In this reflective episode Ali is interviewed by her husband and COO of Naturally Nourished, Brady Miller. They go deep into the making of the company and how Ali found her passion for food-as-medicine in this two part 500th episode celebration. In part one of this epic deep dive, they discuss Ali’s odd jobs from crystal buyer at a hippie gem shop, to parking lot attendant, and hospital diet clerk; when they met and how their diets coevolved fr...

Do you know your Butyrate status and why it matters? In this episode, Ali Miller RD, digs into short chain fatty acids and metabolites in the colon with a big emphasis on butyrate. This beneficial compound provides energy for the body while reducing inflammation, protecting your gut barrier, and improving colon cell health. With the rate of colorectal cancer on the rise of 2% increase per year, we need to pause and consider diet and lifestyle strategy. 

You will learn foods to increase in your diet to support butyrate levels, how to address dysbiosis or gut in...

Join Ali and her daughter Stella in this interview episode on Healthy Eating for Tweens. You will learn about the importance of blood sugar balance, meeting ample protein intake, and pairing real food carbs for optimal mental and metabolic health. Ali and Stella talk about how smoothies can be a great source of food-as-medicine and some fave combos. Learn how many grams of protein you and your children need as well as suggestions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Stella shares her 10-year-old perspective on making a healthy lifestyle hip and how to respond to bullies. She shares h...

Grab your wired non-EMF headphones and go for a walk during this fun listen with Ali Miller RD. In this Grab Bag Q&A she covers the health benefits of copper, if sunglasses can cause more sunburn, and best ways to prevent sunburn and clean sunscreen. She also discusses non-toxic cookware and storage with up-to-date research on dangers of using aluminum foil as well as preferred cooking and storage materials. Ali unpacks more on her Protein Sparing Modified Fast approach and how you can cycle in sprints to accelerate body fat burn without the side effects of injectable weight...

Is mold the hidden toxin that is making you chronically ill? Racing heart, chronic congestion, anxiety, chronic fatigue, migraines, and even autoimmune conditions can be tied to mold exposure and issues with detoxification. In this guest episode, Ali Miller RD interviews Dr. Diana Stafford “The Detox Doc” about mold-related illness, remediation, and detoxification. Dr. Stafford shares her personal story on mold impacting her household and how she shifted her career from conventional to functional medicine. Ali and Diana nerd out on various supplements and compounds to support liver, gut, and binders to trap toxins.

Dr. Staff...

What do your annual lab markers mean and are you getting a thorough assessment of your health? In this podcast, Ali Miller RD, walks through 47 essential biomarkers in the Naturally Nourished Comprehensive Wellness Panel. You will learn about the status of your white blood cells and red blood cells, markers of chronic infection, anemia, and even indicators of parasite activity. Ali will unpack in detail a comprehensive metabolic panel so you understand the fasting glucose and dawn phenomenon connection, markers of liver and kidney health, and how to support detoxification as well as further assess function with GGT and...

In this light hearted episode, Ali walks you through Summer Travel Essentials including how she and her family selects where they travel, the importance of ensuring ample time in nature, and the importance of moments of awe. You will learn considerations in restaurants and navigating menus for least toxicity and most nutrient density as well as supplement tools to offset the impact of indulging. Learn about the impact of swimming in chlorine and fresh water for vaginal flora as well as how to rebalance vaginal flora. 

Get empowered with how to offset the indulgences of di...

Spring is in full swing which means seasonal allergies are booming too! In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, Ali Miller RD digs into why allergies occur, conditions or circumstances that make allergies worse, and she unpacks a variety of solutions. In this listen you will learn about the connection of stress, gut health, and chronic inflammation on allergies, mast cells, and histamine response. Ali will connect cortisol drops to allergy flare with an exploration of adrenal insufficiency and chronic fatigue making conditions worse.

Learn food-as-medicine strategies, herbs and teas, and targeted supplement support to breath...

Can you do the Anti-Anxiety Diet as a vegetarian? What is the most important mineral for mental health? Why does blood sugar matter and what is the best diet to manage mental illness? What are some specific ways to manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions with food-as-medicine? 

In this episode Ali discusses the food-as-medicine philosophy behind her international best selling book, The Anti-Anxiety Diet. Learn about the cholesterol brain connection, how ketones impact oxidative stress, and why protein is key for optimal mental health. You will learn about key lab values to monitor, ho...

Are you passionate about wellness but not sure if you can make a career out of it? In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, Ali Miller RD interviews Naturally Nourished Academy Mentor graduate and Ambassador, Ashley Atchison. Ashley shares her passion on gut health and women’s hormones and how she reversed her Hashimoto's Thyroiditis diagnosis with functional nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplement support. Ali and Ashley talk about how important individualized protocols are and where even functional protocols can go wrong. 

You will learn about key foods to incorporate in abundance for gut heal...

In this Q&A grab bag episode Ali covers a range of questions in this Ask Me Anything from Are Greens Causing Inflammation in your body to her thoughts on Total Plasma Exchange, Ways to Support PRP and Regulate Inflammation, her thoughts on going back to school to become a RD, and so much more!

She also covers what she’s been loving eating in this Spring season and how to get out of a food rut. Tune in for real food, real talk, and real inspiration. 

Links discussed in this episo...

The skin truly is the window of the gut with eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, hives, and even rashes connected to gut infection, inflammation, and leaky gut. This is acknowledged but not addressed well in the world of dermatology where patients will often be put on an antibiotic, antifungal, steroid or other prescription to bandaid the problem often leaving the microbiome more at risk for future infection and the gut barrier more damaged. In this episode, we unpack how the key formulas in the Naturally Nourished Beat the Bloat protocol can serve to support rebalancing the microbiome and repairing gut...

Blastocystis…what? You may not have heard of it but Blastocystis Hominis is a common parasitic gut infection that can wreak havoc on digestion, skin, and immune health. Did you know that 3-5 pounds of your body is made up of bacteria, yeast, parasite, and virus? This microbiome impact can work for you or against you and if you have high stress, eat at risk foods, and travel, chances are it is working against you. In this episode Ali breaks down medical studies on Blastocystis, the role of natural compounds and research that supports successful gut cleanse tools, and ho...

In this episode, we’re diving into the hot topic of protein sparing modified fasting (PSMF) and why short, strategic “3-day sprints” can be a powerful metabolic reset. Ali shares how these brief hypocaloric phases may help accelerate body fat loss while supporting anti-inflammatory processes and increasing autophagy, the body’s natural cellular cleanup system. 

The literature consistently shows that most diets fail long term, with weight regain common within five years, and often much sooner with more aggressive interventions like GLP-1 medications or surgical approaches. In this conversation we explore who may benefit from protein sparing fasts, wh...

Are you perimenopausal or in your 30s-50s and your hormones feel off? In this guest episode with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, Ali Miller RD digs into drivers of hormone imbalance and how women often find themselves in a state of overwhelm of overcommitment leading to overdrive mode. Dr. Jen shares her faith-based functional medicine pearls on ways to manage chronic stress as well as supplements and foods to support hormone balance. 

In this episode we also talk about Cycle Syncing and Dr. Jen shares her approach to work with the body based on cyclical shifts to...

Are ADHD and autism purely genetic and neurological, or could oxidative stress be a missing piece of the puzzle? In this episode of the Naturally Nourished Podcast, we unpack the growing conversation around how excessive oxidative burden and low antioxidant status may influence brain chemistry, behavior, and symptom expression. We explore how modern inputs like environmental exposures, dietary patterns, metabolic stress, and toxin load can contribute to neurological inflammation and why looking upstream at root drivers can shift how we approach support strategies.

We also break down what actually helps lower oxidative stress in practical, sustainable ways...

Are peptides the wellness world’s newest miracle, or just the latest overhyped biohack? With ads for injectable weight-loss solutions everywhere you look and wellness influencers calling peptides the holy grail, we’re taking a step back to unpack what’s actually going on beneath the marketing. In this episode, we break down what peptides are, what they do in the body, and why they’ve suddenly exploded in popularity across both clinical and wellness spaces.

We’re also diving into the questions we know you’re really asking—are peptide injections actually safe, who (if anyone) are they appro...

Have you ever heard of inositol? Could you be deficient and not even realize it? If you’re struggling with blood sugar swings, irregular cycles, anxiety, or 2am wake-ups, could this overlooked compound be a missing piece? While magnesium, B vitamins, and electrolytes dominate most wellness conversations, myo-inositol plays a critical role in insulin signaling, ovarian function, and neurotransmitter balance, acting as an intracellular messenger that helps your cells properly respond to hormonal cues.

This episode unpacks what myo-inositol actually is, how it functions in the body, and what the research shows in areas like PCOS, insulin re...

Have you tried magnesium but felt like it didn’t help—or even made things worse? Are you confused by all the different forms and dosages? In this episode, Ali and Becki break down how magnesium actually works in the body, why so many people think they “don’t tolerate” magnesium, and why form, dose, and context matter far more than most realize.

We also share the full story behind the reformulation of Relax & Regulate, our superstar magnesium product. You’ll learn why we chose magnesium bisglycinate paired with myo-inositol, how this combination supports nervous system regulation, sleep, anxie...

Are you gluten-free or not tolerating gluten and wondering why? Have you heard the sourdough craze and are curious about the differences of heirloom vs. conventional gluten grains? In this week’s podcast, Ali interviews James Brown or Barton Springs Mill about stone ground flour and heritage whole grains. In this episode you will learn about the industrial agriculture growing and harvesting process including the use of glyphosate and other chemical additives and how to shop for truly chemical-free flour. James shares the story of partnering with American growers and the importance of relationships with real food farmers to fi...

In this episode, we’re digging into a topic that underlies everything we do in functional medicine but rarely gets the airtime it deserves: somatic ways to reduce stress. We step outside the usual conversations about labs, supplements, pathophysiology, and food as medicine to talk about what it actually looks like to regulate your nervous system in real life. Because while “reduce your stress” is one of the most common recommendations in a healing protocol, very few people are ever taught how to do that in a tangible, embodied way.

This is a deeply practical episode focused on hel...